Rome Fabullus Food Tasting with 2 Wines Pairing in Trastevere
A curated tasting journey through Italian flavors inside a 2,000-year-old underground cellar
This Rome food and wine tasting invites you into the atmospheric vaults of Fabullus Wine Cellar, a restored Roman cistern from the 1st century AD hidden beneath an 18th-century palazzo in the heart of Trastevere. In just one hour, guests explore a handpicked selection of artisanal Italian products paired with two curated wines. It is a sensory experience grounded in history, craft, and regional identity.
Trastevere is widely regarded as one of Rome's most characterful neighborhoods, and Fabullus occupies one of its most storied corners. The cellar's ancient stone walls and antique furnishings create an environment that feels removed from the pace of the city above, allowing guests to focus entirely on the tastes and stories in front of them.
Every product served at Fabullus is sourced from small artisanal producers, several of whom hold recognition from the Slow Food presidium for their dedication to sustainable and traditional methods. The selection changes to reflect seasonal availability and regional diversity, ensuring that no two visits are identical.
The hosting team brings genuine knowledge of Italian food culture to each session, tracing the origins of each item and explaining the relationships between land, producer, and product. This is not a generic tasting but a focused conversation about what makes Italian gastronomy distinctive and enduring.
Tour Highlights
Taste inside a genuine Roman cistern dating to the 1st century AD, now a beautifully preserved underground cellar in Trastevere.
Sample two carefully selected Italian wines paired with artisanal foods chosen to complement each pour.
All products come from small producers recognized for sustainable practices and commitment to traditional methods.
Hear the cultural and historical stories behind each product, connecting flavor to region and heritage.
Discover a hidden gem in Trastevere that sits well off the standard tourist itinerary.
A one-hour format designed to be immersive yet accessible, requiring no prior knowledge of wine or Italian cuisine.
What to Expect
Guests meet at Via dell'Arco di San Callisto 20, inside the Residenza San Callisto, at least five minutes before the scheduled start. The team welcomes the group and provides a brief introduction to Fabullus and the cellar's history.
Guests enter the restored Roman cistern, taking in the ancient stonework and the intimate atmosphere of the space. The guide sets the historical context of the site and explains the evening's structure.
Before tasting begins, the host walks guests through the artisanal producers behind each product, covering their regions, methods, and Slow Food connections. This segment brings the provenance of the food to life.
Guests work through a curated selection of Italian foods paired with two wines, guided by commentary on flavor profiles, regional character, and food pairing logic. Questions are encouraged throughout.
The session concludes with an open conversation about where to find similar products in Rome or online. Guests leave with practical knowledge of Italian artisanal food culture and a list of recommended producers.
What Is Included
Included
- Guided food tasting with curated artisanal Italian products
- Two wines selected to complement the food tasting
- Expert commentary on producers, regions, and traditions
- Access to the Fabullus underground cellar
- All tastings and servings
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food or drinks beyond the tasting selection
- Gratuities for the host
Important Information
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